i tried...

well, it seems as if my intentions of keeping up on this blog has failed...yet again. i haven't found a real reason to post on this site yet and am trying to find a fresh reason to start this year. is it for homeschool? life as a mom? a spiritual encouragement site? a detour from a FaceBook account? what? i have no idea.  all i know is, time has gotten away from me and so much has happened that i cannot remember it all.

i guess i should go back to the real reason i started this blog. to remember the bits and pieces of my life. those bits that make me smile and wish i could sustain for a little longer. those bits that i wish would go away quickly because they are too painful. those bits i wish i could take back and re-do. those bits that i am proud of and want to pass on to my children and grandchildren...

so....where do i go from here?  one day at a time, i guess. be patient with me as i make new goals and start fresh. with bits of this and that. pieces of everyday.

Bits and Pieces...

This is a test to see if my phone is smart:)

a new look

I have decided to be more dedicated in keeping this site updated. after all, this was supposed to be my "online journal/scrapbook".  well, as you can see, scrapbooking and journaling have taken a back seat to the everyday, in your immediate world stuff like homeschooling, laundry and "what's on the floor?" this year has brought many changes and wonderful surprises. we have moved, started new projects and almost come to the end of another school year. the last middle school year for our oldest, Devan. don't know how I feel about that yet. Steve has his Jeep in the shop again for an overhaul. switching over to a fuel injected Dodge something or other....yeah. He completed his last, yes last year of coaching Lacrosse (that was one of those changes) after a so/so season.  In the works for the summer are: Ellensburg trip in August, light schooling after the 4th of July, homemade goodies that involve sewing and handcrafts (yep, you heard it correctly. I am doing sewing and crafty things instead of scrapbooking now) and just plain enjoying the summer. if we ever get a summer.  well, that's pretty much it for the time being. i have to get more flowers done for The Farm Chicks Show in June in Spokane. http://www.thefarmchicks.com/ Check it out! Look under Antiques Show. I will be helping Wendi at http://www.trendiwendi.com/ man her booth for the weekend. also, I have been recruited to drive her Toyota with the trailer....hmmm, now how did that happen?...not quite sure, but apparently I have skills that even I am unaware of! Ha!  Well, back to those flowers...

christmas 2009

this is our proof sheet of family pictures taken by me with the tripod. first time i have done this. pretty fun. wish it wasnt 32 degrees out so i could play around some more! oh well. next time.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas

vacation 2009

This was our trip to Astoria this August.
It included a convention in bothell for our homeschool, a stay at Astoria/Seaside KOA, and a stay in Cannon Beach.
We took the girls to Gearhart where we honeymooned 15 years ago and up the Astoria tower for this shot by a man on the ledge with us.

We had a great time and wish to go back very soon!

My fav from easter